"SMEs' limited access to capital makes them the "missing middle" in sustainable blue economy development. This report proposes SME sector priorities in the blue economy, analyzes the financing gap, and shares tools and resources to support new financial connections between international capital and local actors. It recommends the establishment of a new blended finance platform—SME BlueImpact Asia—to help fill the estimated $2 trillion SME blue economy financing gap in developing Asia."

The report is a result of collaborative work of ADB and Powerty-Environment Action for SDG (UNDP/UNEP). The material is available in English language. Click here to access the document.

Source: ADB/UNDP/UNEP

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